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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,008.51 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,008.51 and 416.18 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,008.51 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,008.51 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,008.51 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 419,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,721.69/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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